Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta In late August, VEMTC Wangaratta came alive with energy, teamwork, and skill-building as 28 CFA Volunteers gathered for a Hot Fire Training Day. 3 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to Hot Fire Training Day at VEMTC Wangaratta
Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police On behalf of the CFA Board, CEO and Chief Officer and all members of the CFA, we express our deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police on the loss of two officers in the line of duty.&nb ... 26 Aug 2025 Community Safety Incidents - Others Others Go to Deepest sympathies to our colleagues at Victoria Police
New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience Garrick Atkin finished his General Firefighter training a little over four months ago and is a member with Mt. Hotham-Dinner Plain Fire brigade. 13 Aug 2025 People Training and Recruitment Go to New volunteer shares Mt Hotham-Dinner Plain experience
Traditional Owner led burn at Ryans Lagoon In June, a Traditional Owner cultural burn took place at Ryans Lagoon, 20 minutes outside of Wodonga on Duduroa Country. 9 Jul 2025 Partnerships Go to Traditional Owner led burn at Ryans Lagoon
Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation Bright mother, Leah Chalwell, has a passion for inspiring the next generation of women firefighters and is encouraging other mums to join CFA. 7 May 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors Go to Bright mother opens the doors of opportunity to next generation
Navigating the Pines On Sunday 24 November 24, CFA members gathered for a group training exercise hosted by the Moyhu Group and Hancock Victorian Plantations (HVP.) 5 Dec 2024 Others Training and Recruitment Go to Navigating the Pines
Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success CFA brigades from Mount Buller, Glenroy-Merrijig and Mansfield recently completed a training exercise simulating a fire set at Sugarbush Lodge Mount Buller. 13 Sep 2024 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Mount Buller training exercise sets interagency response up for success
Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus The training day on 18 August brought together more than 20 dedicated volunteer firefighters, including volunteer PAD instructors, with the support of staff at VEMTC Wangaratta training campus. 27 Aug 2024 People Training and Recruitment Go to Women's hot fire training Day at Wangaratta training campus
VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40 VEMTC Wangaratta, CFA's oldest training facility, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. 3 Jul 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to VEMTC Wangaratta turns 40
Shelley Burn Camp a great success The Shelley Burn Camp in north-east Victoria is unique because it occurs in one of the highest locations in the state, and because it’s a collaborative training exercise between CFA and Hancock ... 21 May 2024 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Shelley Burn Camp a great success
Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts CFA is marking Earth Day by recognising the completion of a solar panel installation project in north-east Victoria. 22 Apr 2024 Environment Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Solar project provides power to communities during blackouts
A busy Easter in Beechworth Beechworth Fire Brigade had a busy Easter. 16 Apr 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to A busy Easter in Beechworth
Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade has teamed up with the local correctional centre and a Beechworth based national business to build a much-needed trailer mounted quick fill pump. 22 Jan 2024 Partnerships Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Beechworth Rural Fire Brigade pumped for new equipment
Crisis averted, again Members of Wangaratta North Fire Brigade were paged in the afternoon of 27 November to a fire on the Hume Freeway, north of Wangaratta. 2 Dec 2023 Incidents - Vehicle / Rescue / Hazmat Partnerships Go to Crisis averted, again
Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise CFA recently led a multi-agency exercise at Benalla Fire Station to hone their skills ahead of the fire season. 23 Nov 2023 Community Safety Training and Recruitment Go to Benalla firefighters hone skills in multi-agency exercise
Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group Following on from its launch in February, CFA's Women’s Networking Group in Districts 22 and 23 have been planning activities to connect, support and upskill women. 17 Nov 2023 Inclusion and Fairness People Training and Recruitment Go to Chainsaw courses supported by Women’s Networking Group
2023 North East Emergency Expo The North East Emergency Expo was held on 14 October at Corryong Recreation Reserve. 30 Oct 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to 2023 North East Emergency Expo
Brigade reaches the community through radio During the 2009 fires, as the inferno approached the small town of Mount Beauty, the Incident Control Centre at Mount Beauty Fire Station needed to get crucial messages to the community. 30 Oct 2023 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Brigade reaches the community through radio
Lucky escape for Benalla residents Two Benalla residents had a lucky escape after a mobility scooter caught fire yesterday. 20 Oct 2023 Community Safety Incidents - Others Incidents - Structure Others Go to Lucky escape for Benalla residents
Rutherglen Group local command facility exercise The Rural Fire Service's Exercise Alinta in NSW set the scene for the Rutherglen Group's local command facility (LCF) training event conducted on Tuesday 19 September. 19 Sep 2023 Partnerships Training and Recruitment Go to Rutherglen Group local command facility exercise
Practice makes perfect for Hume emergency management personnel Emergency services and partner agencies based in the Hume region came together yesterday to participate in a simulated fire incident. 6 Sep 2023 Training and Recruitment Go to Practice makes perfect for Hume emergency management personnel
Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain As identical twin brothers, there was always competition growing up, but as soon the Drennan duo hit CFA, their purpose became solely focused on serving their communities. 2 Aug 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Identical twin brothers follow strides to become Captain
Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend A hot fire training Gas Pad has been dedicated to the late Mick Daws to honour his service to CFA both as a volunteer and staff member. 13 Jul 2023 Honours and Awards People Training and Recruitment Go to Wangaratta training pad dedicated to CFA legend
Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum Wangaratta's hi-tech Mobile Command Vehicle (MCV) was one of many highlights at this month's Volunteer Forum that was streamed live from Springhurst Fire Brigade in North East region's District 23. 18 May 2023 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Highlights from the May 2023 Volunteer Forum